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Vote Smart provides easy access to congressional and state voting records and maintains a collection of key votes grouped by issue. Vote Smart uses the following criteria to select key votes:

  1. The vote should be helpful in portraying how a member stands on a particular issue
  2. The vote should be clear for any person to understand
  3. The vote has received media attention
  4. The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
  5. Occasionally, if a specific bill is consistently inquired about on the Voter's Research Hotline, the vote will be added

Vote Smart provides a summary of the version of the bill text associated with each selected key vote. Our summaries are written by Vote Smart's staff and interns, who adhere to our strict policies and procedures in order to guarantee absolute impartiality and accuracy. They do not necessarily reflect the content of the final version of the bill, but rather the version voted on in that stage. While many procedural votes take place before a full chamber vote, our voting stages reflect the final reading of each chamber vote. Each key vote selection is reviewed by the project's community of advisors, who are political scientists and journalists from all fifty states.

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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
July 31, 2010 MA H 5000 Gambling Law Amendments Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 15)
April 30, 2024 AL HB 151 Authorizes a State Lottery and Certain Types of Electronic Gaming Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
June 21, 2010 CT HB 5236 Concerning Off-Track Betting Branch Facilities Veto Override Passed - Senate (26 - 10)
April 26, 2023 ND SB 2304 Limits and Restricts where Electronic Pull Tabs (Slot Machines) may be Located Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 9)
Feb. 23, 2019 VA SB 1126 Authorizes Casino Gaming in Select Cities Conference Report Adopted - Senate (30 - 10)
July 31, 2010 MA H 5000 Gambling Law Amendments Conference Report Adopted - House (117 - 36)
April 16, 2024 AL HB 152 Establishes the Alabama Gambling Commission and Alabama Lottery Corporation Conference Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 11)
May 5, 2011 VT H 436 Tax Law Amendments Conference Report Adopted - Senate (17 - 10)
Dec. 8, 2021 OH HB 29 Authorizes Sports Betting in Ohio Conference Report Adopted - House (72 - 13)
March 4, 2016 IN SB 339 Establishes Regulations for Fantasy Sports Games Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 10)
March 8, 2024 WV HB 4700 Prohibits Individuals Who Exhibit Harassing or Harmful Behaviors from Certain Sports Wager Activities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (89 - 5)
April 30, 2024 AL HB 152 Establishes the Alabama Gambling Commission and Alabama Lottery Corporation Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 29)
May 11, 2022 SC H 4161 Amends Law Relating to Gaming Machines Concurrence Vote Passed - House (78 - 21)
March 18, 2020 MD SB 4 Establishes Referendum to Authorize Sports and Event Wagering Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (45 - 0)
May 31, 2020 LA HB 357 Establishes Regulations for Fantasy Sports Gambling Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 20)
May 23, 2020 IL SB 516 Amends Tax Structure for Chicago Casino Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (42 - 14)
May 28, 2019 AL HB 361 Authorizes Sports Betting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (82 - 16)
April 30, 2019 TN HB 1 Authorizes Online Sports Betting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (51 - 40)
April 30, 2024 AL HB 151 Authorizes a State Lottery and Certain Types of Electronic Gaming Concurrence Vote Passed - House (72 - 29)
May 6, 2023 CO SB 23-259 Authorizes Casinos to Offer Individual Lines of Credit Bill Passed - House (33 - 32)
June 27, 2013 CA AB 277 Authorizes Gaming on Traditional Tribal Territory Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
Aug. 1, 2022 MA H 5164 Authorizes Sports Wagering in the Commonwealth (36 - 4)
April 30, 2014 NH SB 366 Authorizes Casino Gaming "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - House (173 - 172)
Dec. 8, 2021 OH HB 29 Authorizes Sports Betting in Ohio Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 1)
May 31, 2011 IL SB 744 Authorizes Gambling Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 27)
May 31, 2012 IL SB 1849 Expands Gambling Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 26)
April 30, 2012 MN HF 2795 Expands Gambling Concurrence Vote Passed - House (97 - 34)
Nov. 19, 2007 MD HB 5 Sales Tax Increase Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 52)
May 26, 2010 IL HB 4927 Video Gaming Law Amendments Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 26)
July 7, 2010 NC HB 80 Banning Electronic Sweepstakes Concurrence Vote Passed - House (86 - 27)
Dec. 16, 2009 PA SB 711 Legalizing Table Games Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 22)
May 24, 2017 PA HB 271 Establishes Internet Gambling Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 12)
May 19, 2016 IL HB 3655 Establishes Regulations for Fantasy Sports Contests Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 22)
April 30, 2013 IA HF 638 Appropriates Funds for Infrastructure Projects Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 23)
March 25, 2014 KS HB 2272 Amends Gaming Law Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
May 22, 2013 OH HB 7 Prohibits Internet Cafes Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
May 4, 2022 SC H 4161 Amends Law Relating to Gaming Machines Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 6)
June 1, 2019 IL SB 690 Expands the Number of Casinos Permitted in Illinois Bill Passed - House (87 - 27)
May 2, 2019 FL HB 629 Requires Warning Labels on Lottery Tickets Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13)
March 25, 2014 KS HB 2125 Prohibits Slot Machines at Certain Racetracks Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12)
May 28, 2019 AL HB 361 Authorizes Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 8)
April 30, 2019 TN HB 1 Authorizes Online Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
March 5, 2020 WA HB 2638 Authorizes Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15)
May 23, 2020 IL SB 516 Amends Tax Structure for Chicago Casino Bill Passed - House (77 - 32)
May 11, 2021 WI SB 170 Authorizes the Legalization of Paddlewheel Raffles Bill Passed - House (61 - 35)
June 3, 2021 LA SB 247 Establishes Regulations for the Sports Betting Industry Bill Passed - House (78 - 15)
June 22, 2018 PA HB 864 Amends Gaming and Gambling Laws Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 29)
March 7, 2018 FL HB 7067 Authorizes Blackjack in Seminole Casinos Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 10)
April 9, 2015 IN HB 1540 Authorizes Riverboat Casinos to Relocate Inland Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 13)
Jan. 10, 2018 National S 140 An Act to amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 to clarify the use of amounts in the WMAT Settlement Fund Bill Passed - House (239 - 173)
May 25, 2022 LA SB 290 Establishes Sports Betting Regulations Bill Passed - House (90 - 3)
March 26, 2015 ID S 1011 Repeals Authorization of Gambling on Past Horse Races Bill Passed - House (49 - 21)
May 2, 2013 CA AB 277 Authorizes Gaming on Traditional Tribal Territory Bill Passed - House (41 - 12)
March 18, 2013 NJ A 3614 Requires Legislative Approval for State Lottery Changes Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 16)
March 5, 2014 SD HJR 1001 Authorizes Additional Types of Games in Deadwood City Casinos Amendment Adopted - Senate (25 - 10)
April 7, 2014 NE LR 41CA Authorizes Gambling on Past Horse Races Resolution Passed - Senate (30 - 17)
Feb. 21, 2013 SD SB 52 Authorizes Gamblers to Bet $0.01 on Lottery Games Bill Passed - House (39 - 28)
March 3, 2016 RI S 2081 Authorizes a Gambling Facility in Tiverton Bill Passed - House (66 - 3)
March 3, 2016 RI H 7228 Authorizes a Gambling Facility in Tiverton Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 2)
March 2, 2018 WV SB 415 Authorizes Casino Sports Betting Upon Federal Approval Bill Passed - House (77 - 22)
June 7, 2018 NJ A 4111 Amends Online Gambling Laws Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
March 28, 2018 MD SB 900 Amends Rules and Regulations to the Gaming Industry Bill Passed - House (87 - 45)
May 15, 2018 LA SB 316 Amend State Riverboat Gaming Laws Bill Passed - House (53 - 42)
April 6, 2018 OK HB 3375 Authorizes Sports Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 16)
April 22, 2019 IA SF 617 Authorizes Sports Betting Bill Passed - House (67 - 31)
April 17, 2019 MT HB 725 Establishes a State Lottery System to Oversee Sports Wagering Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 16)
May 3, 2019 CO HB 19-1327 Authorizes Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 8)
March 3, 2020 SD SJR 501 Amends Constitution by Authorizing Wagering on Sporting Events Bill Passed - House (36 - 27)
Oct. 21, 2020 LA SB 77 Establishes Regulations for Fantasy Sports Gambling Bill Passed - House (72 - 15)
Feb. 11, 2021 KY SB 120 Authorizes Historical Horse Racing Machines Bill Passed - House (55 - 38)
April 28, 2022 KS SB 84 Authorizes Sports Wagering in Kansas Bill Passed - House (73 - 49)
April 19, 2022 ME LD 585 Establishes Laws Regulating and Recognizing State Indian Tribes and Sports Wagering Bill Passed - House (82 - 42)
March 30, 2023 KY HB 551 Establishes Legal Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12)
March 14, 2023 KY HB 594 Prohibits Gambling Machines Called "Gray Machines" or "Skill Games" Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 6)
April 10, 2023 MD SB 720 Establishes State Horse Thoroughbred Racing Commission Bill Passed - House (137 - 3)
June 1, 2023 NC HB 347 Authorizes Sports Gambling and Horse Racing Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 11)
April 9, 2024 MS HB 774 Authorizes Online Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 15)
June 13, 2024 RI H 8244 Increases and Doubles the Credit Limit for Gamblers and Authorizes Bally's to Renegotiate Debt Restrictions Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7)
June 18, 2019 ME LD 553 Authorizes Sports Betting "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 15)
Jan. 27, 2016 NH HB 630 Authorizes Video Lottery Machine Licenses "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - House (200 - 129)
Aug. 14, 2012 MD SB 1 Expands Gambling Bill Passed - House (71 - 59)
May 30, 2011 IL SB 744 Authorizes Gambling Bill Passed - House (65 - 50)
April 5, 2017 FL HB 7037 Amends Casino and Gaming Laws Bill Passed - House (73 - 40)
Nov. 19, 2007 MD HB 5 Sales Tax Increase Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 20)
May 23, 2012 IL SB 1849 Expands Gambling Bill Passed - House (69 - 47)
June 5, 2012 NC SB 582 Expands Casino Gambling Bill Passed - House (68 - 49)
May 5, 2010 IL HB 4927 Video Gaming Law Amendments Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 11)
July 1, 2010 MA H 4619 Gambling Law Amendments Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15)
April 13, 2022 NE LB 876 Establishes New Regulations for Horse Racing in the State Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 3)
April 28, 2012 MN HF 2795 Expands Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 18)
March 12, 2015 NH SB 113 Authorizes Casino Gaming Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 11)
March 26, 2010 KY HB 368 Telephone and Online Gambling Tax Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 17)
Dec. 15, 2009 PA SB 711 Legalizing Table Games Bill Passed - House (103 - 92)
May 12, 2022 MN HF 778 Authorizes Sports Betting in State Bill Passed - House (70 - 57)
Oct. 13, 2011 MA H 3711 Authorizes Gambling Casinos Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 14)
Feb. 8, 2016 VA SB 646 Establishes Regulations for Fantasy Sports Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
April 21, 2023 CO SB 23-259 Authorizes Casinos to Offer Individual Lines of Credit Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8)
March 3, 2016 RI S 2081 Authorizes a Gambling Facility in Tiverton Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 2)
March 2, 2016 RI H 7228 Authorizes a Gambling Facility in Tiverton Bill Passed - House (69 - 4)
Jan. 30, 2014 SD HJR 1001 Authorizes Additional Types of Games in Deadwood City Casinos Amendment Adopted - House (37 - 30)
Date No. Title Outcome
7/31 H 5000 Gambling Law Amendments Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 15)
4/30 HB 151 Authorizes a State Lottery and Certain Types of Electronic Gaming Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
6/21 HB 5236 Concerning Off-Track Betting Branch Facilities Veto Override Passed - Senate (26 - 10)
4/26 SB 2304 Limits and Restricts where Electronic Pull Tabs (Slot Machines) may be Located Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 9)
2/23 SB 1126 Authorizes Casino Gaming in Select Cities Conference Report Adopted - Senate (30 - 10)
7/31 H 5000 Gambling Law Amendments Conference Report Adopted - House (117 - 36)
4/16 HB 152 Establishes the Alabama Gambling Commission and Alabama Lottery Corporation Conference Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 11)
5/05 H 436 Tax Law Amendments Conference Report Adopted - Senate (17 - 10)
12/08 HB 29 Authorizes Sports Betting in Ohio Conference Report Adopted - House (72 - 13)
3/04 SB 339 Establishes Regulations for Fantasy Sports Games Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 10)
3/08 HB 4700 Prohibits Individuals Who Exhibit Harassing or Harmful Behaviors from Certain Sports Wager Activities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (89 - 5)
4/30 HB 152 Establishes the Alabama Gambling Commission and Alabama Lottery Corporation Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 29)
5/11 H 4161 Amends Law Relating to Gaming Machines Concurrence Vote Passed - House (78 - 21)
3/18 SB 4 Establishes Referendum to Authorize Sports and Event Wagering Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (45 - 0)
5/31 HB 357 Establishes Regulations for Fantasy Sports Gambling Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 20)
5/23 SB 516 Amends Tax Structure for Chicago Casino Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (42 - 14)
5/28 HB 361 Authorizes Sports Betting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (82 - 16)
4/30 HB 1 Authorizes Online Sports Betting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (51 - 40)
4/30 HB 151 Authorizes a State Lottery and Certain Types of Electronic Gaming Concurrence Vote Passed - House (72 - 29)
5/06 SB 23-259 Authorizes Casinos to Offer Individual Lines of Credit Bill Passed - House (33 - 32)
6/27 AB 277 Authorizes Gaming on Traditional Tribal Territory Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
8/01 H 5164 Authorizes Sports Wagering in the Commonwealth (36 - 4)
4/30 SB 366 Authorizes Casino Gaming "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - House (173 - 172)
12/08 HB 29 Authorizes Sports Betting in Ohio Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 1)
5/31 SB 744 Authorizes Gambling Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 27)
5/31 SB 1849 Expands Gambling Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 26)
4/30 HF 2795 Expands Gambling Concurrence Vote Passed - House (97 - 34)
11/19 HB 5 Sales Tax Increase Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 52)
5/26 HB 4927 Video Gaming Law Amendments Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 26)
7/07 HB 80 Banning Electronic Sweepstakes Concurrence Vote Passed - House (86 - 27)
12/16 SB 711 Legalizing Table Games Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 22)
5/24 HB 271 Establishes Internet Gambling Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 12)
5/19 HB 3655 Establishes Regulations for Fantasy Sports Contests Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 22)
4/30 HF 638 Appropriates Funds for Infrastructure Projects Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 23)
3/25 HB 2272 Amends Gaming Law Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
5/22 HB 7 Prohibits Internet Cafes Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
5/04 H 4161 Amends Law Relating to Gaming Machines Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 6)
6/01 SB 690 Expands the Number of Casinos Permitted in Illinois Bill Passed - House (87 - 27)
5/02 HB 629 Requires Warning Labels on Lottery Tickets Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13)
3/25 HB 2125 Prohibits Slot Machines at Certain Racetracks Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12)
5/28 HB 361 Authorizes Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 8)
4/30 HB 1 Authorizes Online Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
3/05 HB 2638 Authorizes Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15)
5/23 SB 516 Amends Tax Structure for Chicago Casino Bill Passed - House (77 - 32)
5/11 SB 170 Authorizes the Legalization of Paddlewheel Raffles Bill Passed - House (61 - 35)
6/03 SB 247 Establishes Regulations for the Sports Betting Industry Bill Passed - House (78 - 15)
6/22 HB 864 Amends Gaming and Gambling Laws Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 29)
3/07 HB 7067 Authorizes Blackjack in Seminole Casinos Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 10)
4/09 HB 1540 Authorizes Riverboat Casinos to Relocate Inland Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 13)
1/10 S 140 An Act to amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 to clarify the use of amounts in the WMAT Settlement Fund Bill Passed - House (239 - 173)
5/25 SB 290 Establishes Sports Betting Regulations Bill Passed - House (90 - 3)
3/26 S 1011 Repeals Authorization of Gambling on Past Horse Races Bill Passed - House (49 - 21)
5/02 AB 277 Authorizes Gaming on Traditional Tribal Territory Bill Passed - House (41 - 12)
3/18 A 3614 Requires Legislative Approval for State Lottery Changes Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 16)
3/05 HJR 1001 Authorizes Additional Types of Games in Deadwood City Casinos Amendment Adopted - Senate (25 - 10)
4/07 LR 41CA Authorizes Gambling on Past Horse Races Resolution Passed - Senate (30 - 17)
2/21 SB 52 Authorizes Gamblers to Bet $0.01 on Lottery Games Bill Passed - House (39 - 28)
3/03 S 2081 Authorizes a Gambling Facility in Tiverton Bill Passed - House (66 - 3)
3/03 H 7228 Authorizes a Gambling Facility in Tiverton Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 2)
3/02 SB 415 Authorizes Casino Sports Betting Upon Federal Approval Bill Passed - House (77 - 22)
6/07 A 4111 Amends Online Gambling Laws Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
3/28 SB 900 Amends Rules and Regulations to the Gaming Industry Bill Passed - House (87 - 45)
5/15 SB 316 Amend State Riverboat Gaming Laws Bill Passed - House (53 - 42)
4/06 HB 3375 Authorizes Sports Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 16)
4/22 SF 617 Authorizes Sports Betting Bill Passed - House (67 - 31)
4/17 HB 725 Establishes a State Lottery System to Oversee Sports Wagering Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 16)
5/03 HB 19-1327 Authorizes Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 8)
3/03 SJR 501 Amends Constitution by Authorizing Wagering on Sporting Events Bill Passed - House (36 - 27)
10/21 SB 77 Establishes Regulations for Fantasy Sports Gambling Bill Passed - House (72 - 15)
2/11 SB 120 Authorizes Historical Horse Racing Machines Bill Passed - House (55 - 38)
4/28 SB 84 Authorizes Sports Wagering in Kansas Bill Passed - House (73 - 49)
4/19 LD 585 Establishes Laws Regulating and Recognizing State Indian Tribes and Sports Wagering Bill Passed - House (82 - 42)
3/30 HB 551 Establishes Legal Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12)
3/14 HB 594 Prohibits Gambling Machines Called "Gray Machines" or "Skill Games" Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 6)
4/10 SB 720 Establishes State Horse Thoroughbred Racing Commission Bill Passed - House (137 - 3)
6/01 HB 347 Authorizes Sports Gambling and Horse Racing Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 11)
4/09 HB 774 Authorizes Online Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 15)
6/13 H 8244 Increases and Doubles the Credit Limit for Gamblers and Authorizes Bally's to Renegotiate Debt Restrictions Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7)
6/18 LD 553 Authorizes Sports Betting "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 15)
1/27 HB 630 Authorizes Video Lottery Machine Licenses "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - House (200 - 129)
8/14 SB 1 Expands Gambling Bill Passed - House (71 - 59)
5/30 SB 744 Authorizes Gambling Bill Passed - House (65 - 50)
4/05 HB 7037 Amends Casino and Gaming Laws Bill Passed - House (73 - 40)
11/19 HB 5 Sales Tax Increase Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 20)
5/23 SB 1849 Expands Gambling Bill Passed - House (69 - 47)
6/05 SB 582 Expands Casino Gambling Bill Passed - House (68 - 49)
5/05 HB 4927 Video Gaming Law Amendments Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 11)
7/01 H 4619 Gambling Law Amendments Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15)
4/13 LB 876 Establishes New Regulations for Horse Racing in the State Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 3)
4/28 HF 2795 Expands Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 18)
3/12 SB 113 Authorizes Casino Gaming Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 11)
3/26 HB 368 Telephone and Online Gambling Tax Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 17)
12/15 SB 711 Legalizing Table Games Bill Passed - House (103 - 92)
5/12 HF 778 Authorizes Sports Betting in State Bill Passed - House (70 - 57)
10/13 H 3711 Authorizes Gambling Casinos Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 14)
2/08 SB 646 Establishes Regulations for Fantasy Sports Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
4/21 SB 23-259 Authorizes Casinos to Offer Individual Lines of Credit Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8)
3/03 S 2081 Authorizes a Gambling Facility in Tiverton Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 2)
3/02 H 7228 Authorizes a Gambling Facility in Tiverton Bill Passed - House (69 - 4)
1/30 HJR 1001 Authorizes Additional Types of Games in Deadwood City Casinos Amendment Adopted - House (37 - 30)

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